Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

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It only takes 30 minutes to make these breaded Italian chicken cutlets in an air fryer. Pair this chicken with a salad, a sauce, or add it to a sandwich.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer, air fryer chicken cutlets, Chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Megan

Ingredients

5 chicken breast cutlets or thinly sliced chicken breast 3 oz each
1 large egg beaten
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika – smoky or sweet your choice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Season cutlets with salt and pepper.
Beat the egg in a medium-sized bowl
Mix together the panko, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt on a large plate.
Using a fork, dip the chicken cutlets in the egg, gently shake off any excess. Then coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, use your fork to press the chicken into the panko mixture. Shaking off excess and place the chicken on another plate while you work on the remaining chicken cutlets.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You will probably have to cook the chicken in batches. Cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the chicken when the breading is golden brown, and the chicken is no longer pink.

Notes

When the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before cutting. If you cut it right away, the juice from the chicken will make the breadcrumbs soggy.

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